Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1 , 2, or 3 (Enforcement)
About The Position
The Office of Enforcement (OENF) is dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting public and environmental interests through rigorous inspection programs, timely enforcement actions, and transparent oversight. The Office emphasizes proactive monitoring, consistent regulatory enforcement, and transparent reporting. Its operations are designed to uphold compliance standards, swiftly address violations, and maintain trust and accountability within Louisiana’s regulated community. The Incumbents of this position perform highly advanced technical inspections of jurisdictional intrastate pipeline facilities. There are three categories of intrastate pipeline facilities that are regulated and inspected by all: 1) gas distribution pipelines, 2) gas transmission and gathering pipelines, and 3) hazardous liquid transmission and gathering pipelines. These incumbents may inspect from 1 to 3 categories of intrastate pipeline facilities in their area.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in petroleum exploration, petroleum production, petroleum gas and/or anhydrous ammonia handling or distribution, natural resources regulation, natural resources enforcement, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, physical science, natural science, geoscience, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, or nuclear science.
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of PHMSA Training and Qualification Courses
Responsibilities
- Perform on-site inspections of complex jurisdictional gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and related facilities, as well as intrastate pipeline facilities.
- Perform exit interviews to discuss the findings of on-site inspections with representatives of the respective facility and provides guidance to facility personnel in the course of discussions during the inspection and at the exit interview.
- Collect and review preliminary data required in on-site inspections.
- Conduct quality assurance audits of data, records, and other information collected during inspections to determine accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
- Complete inspection reports.
- Recommend compliance actions for probable violations noted during inspections.
- Attend meetings in Baton Rouge or other locations to discuss citations and regulatory requirements, as needed.
- Conduct unannounced site visits to operator facilities in their assigned area of responsibility to evaluate the condition of pipeline facilities.
- Review with pipeline operators specific regulation inquiries from pipeline operators.
- Attend staff meetings to discuss department policy and regulatory updates.
- Assist with training of new employees and provide assistance to less experienced inspectors.
- Provide data and assist in the preparation of reports requested by the department, office, or other agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
